Course Details
PCI-DSS Compliance & Payment Security Standards
In today’s fast-evolving digital payments ecosystem, the responsibility of securing cardholder data has become a non-negotiable business imperative. As financial institutions embrace digital transformation, they become custodians of vast volumes of sensitive financial data that must be vigilantly protected.
Apr 21, 2026
9:00 am
₦237,575.00
3 Days
In today’s fast-evolving digital payments ecosystem, the responsibility of securing cardholder data has become a non-negotiable business imperative. As financial institutions embrace digital transformation, they become custodians of vast volumes of sensitive financial data that must be vigilantly protected. The fight against e-payment fraud is therefore continuous and requires a proactive, integrated approach combining technology, policy, people, and process. Organisations must constantly adapt to evolving threats, foster a culture of cyber awareness, and implement robust systems that ensure both customer trust and operational resilience.
With the rise in cyber fraud, increasing regulatory scrutiny, and complexity of omnichannel payment platforms, ensuring full compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is both a regulatory requirement and a strategic necessity. The recent update to PCI DSS v4.0 brings significant shifts, focusing not only on compliance but on building a culture of security by design, proactive risk management, and continuous assurance.
At the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Map and analyse the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) to effectively identify sensitive data flow, compliance scope, and risk exposure across systems and channels.
- Implement practical and robust security controls, including encryption, access management, secure software practices, and vulnerability management, aligned with PCI DSS requirements.
- Leverage tools and automation for continuous compliance.
- Embed a culture of continuous assurance and resilience.
- Prepare for internal and external PCI DSS assessments.
- Foster a compliance-oriented culture.
Sustain ongoing PCI DSS readiness post-audit
- Implement practical and robust security controls, including encryption, access management, secure software practices, and vulnerability management, aligned with PCI DSS requirements.
- Evaluate and manage third-party/vendor risks, especially in cloud-based and API-integrated environments, in accordance with PCI DSS responsibilities and shared control models.
- Prepare for PCI DSS audits and assessments, including gathering and documenting compliance evidence, engaging with Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs), and addressing non-conformities.
- Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and compliance, enabling staff across functions to contribute to ongoing PCI DSS adherence and incident response readiness
- Understanding PCI DSS v4.0 and the Evolving Compliance Landscape
- Mapping and Securing the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE)
- Implementing Technical Security Controls and Access Management
- Vulnerability Management and Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
- Managing Cloud, Fintech, and Third-Party Risks Under PCI DSS
- Audit Readiness, Assessment, and Evidence Management
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Integration and Oversight
- Building a Culture of Security Awareness and Incident Response Preparedness
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